Lamar vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lamar

Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

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Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

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Lamar Rank #1,517

Cru Rank #1,412

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Lamar or Cru more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Lamar and Cru mean?

Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Lamar and Cru boy or girl names?

Lamar is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.